Bioscrip

Hi there,

I work with an infusion company here on Long Island that picks up many Bioscrip cases, mostly IVIG, some steriods and antibiotics. I have not had any issues in dealing with the company or its associated pharmacy, they were always professional and courteous. Good luck to you in your new position!

Jenn

In my experience the PICC class is just a small part of PICC training. You can get PICC certified on line. The real dilemma is getting precepted. The majority of companies that give PICC classes, do not precept. Don't bother getting PICC certified unless you set up a way to get precepted. There's a bazillion nurses out there who have their PICC certs, but have never put in a line.

Hello to all,
I agree with the last post except for a few exceptions. I run PICC Resource Associates- the company referenced here and we get calls asking about precepting all of the time. We do offer precepting for companies/facilities, and when individuals call in that are signing up on their own and would not be able to pay for this type of precepting, I make a point of telling them about other avenues to seek precepting. Home infusion companies, especially large companies like Bioscrip have nurses on their staff that are experienced in PICC insertion and often they may have this staff precept other nurses who have completed a PICC insertion class if they have a need for more PICC trained staff. I do agree that there is not much point to taking a PICC class if you have no way to get precepted after a class. We recommend clients set up precepting as soon after a class as is possible.
Alice Cennamo, President, PICC Resource Associates, LLC